Who owns the THE NEXT STEP trademark?

The THE NEXT STEP trademark is owned by Cambridge Investment Research, Inc..

What class is the THE NEXT STEP trademark registered in?

The THE NEXT STEP trademark is registered in Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

What is the serial number for THE NEXT STEP?

The USPTO serial number for THE NEXT STEP is 85950295.

What is the registration number for THE NEXT STEP?

THE NEXT STEP is registered under USPTO registration number 4465860.

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THE NEXT STEP

SN 85950295·Reg 4465860·Filed Jun 04, 2013

Owner Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

THE NEXT STEP (Serial No. 85950295), Registration No. 4465860, is a registered US trademark filed on Jun 04, 2013 by Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.. This trademark covers Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

Section 8/9 declaration window: January 16, 2034

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THE NEXT STEP (Reg. #4465860) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., since 2013. The mark covers Class 041 (Education & entertainment services). Goods and services include Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Jun 04, 2013

SERIAL

85950295

REG#

4465860

REGISTERED

Jan 14, 2014

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateJun 04, 2013

Serial Number85950295

Registration No.4465860

Registration DateJan 14, 2014

Status DateMay 06, 2024

Published for OppositionOct 29, 2013

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedFiled as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 Acknowledged

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 041Education & entertainment services

US codes: 100, 101, 107

First use anywhere: Feb 09, 2012

First use in commerce: Feb 09, 2012

Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

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Status History

28 events

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

May 06, 2024

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

May 06, 2024

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

May 06, 2024

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

May 06, 2024

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Jan 16, 2024

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Jan 20, 2023

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Jan 20, 2023

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS

Jan 20, 2023

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Jan 20, 2023

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Jan 14, 2023

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Feb 25, 2020

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

Feb 25, 2020

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

Feb 25, 2020

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Feb 20, 2020

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Feb 20, 2020

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Feb 20, 2020

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Feb 20, 2020

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Feb 20, 2020

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Dec 28, 2019

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

Jan 14, 2019

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jan 14, 2014

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Oct 29, 2013

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Oct 29, 2013

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Oct 09, 2013

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Sep 17, 2013

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Sep 17, 2013

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Jun 13, 2013

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Jun 07, 2013

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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